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Cuprite and Purpurite Physical Properties


Purpurite 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   
3.2-3.4   

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

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   
[100] [001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Cuprite and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.

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