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Cuprite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.