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Cuprite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Cuprite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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