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Cuprite and Kyanite Cyprine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.55-3.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Cuprite and Kyanite Cyprine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Kyanite Cyprine 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 Kyanite Cyprine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite Cyprine- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Cuprite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Kyanite Cyprine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Kyanite Cyprine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.55-3.70 whereas that of Kyanite Cyprine is 3.55-3.70.