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Cuprite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.153.15-3.21
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1,2 prismatic

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
LiAlSi2O6

Cuprite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Hiddenite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cuprite and Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Cuprite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.