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Cuprite and Nephrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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2.90-3.10
Splintery, Granular
None
6-6.5
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cuprite and Nephrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Nephrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite Vs Nephrite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is whereas that of Nephrite is .