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Cuprite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.