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Cuprite and Selenite 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
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Selenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Selenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is Not Available whereas that of Selenite is Not Available.