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Cuprite and Maw Sit Sit Physical Properties


Maw Sit Sit and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15   
2.45-3.15   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   
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Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Optical Properties >>
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Cuprite and Maw Sit Sit Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Maw Sit Sit 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 Maw Sit Sit chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Maw Sit Sit Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Maw Sit Sit Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Maw Sit Sit Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.45-3.15 whereas that of Maw Sit Sit is 2.45-3.15.

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