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Cuprite

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Cuprite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.153.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-43
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Cuprite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Cuprite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.