Cuprite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cuprite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cuprite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.