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Cuprite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15   
3.62-3.68   

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

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cuprite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.

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