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Cuprite and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Cuprite and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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