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Cuprite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Cuprite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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