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Cuprite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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