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Cuprite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Orbicular jasper 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  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
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Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Cuprite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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

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