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Cuprite and Papagoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cuprite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cuprite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.