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Cuprite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.153.46-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
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Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.