Cuprite and Iolite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Cuprite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Cuprite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.