Cymophane and Cuprite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.815.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Cymophane and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Cuprite 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 Cymophane and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cymophane and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.