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Cuprite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Cuprite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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