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Cuprite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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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.

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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.

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