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Cuprite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Elastic
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2.9-3.1
Uneven
Perfect basal {001}
3.5-4.0
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Cuprite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

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Cuprite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

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