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Danburite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Danburite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.03  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} Poor  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Danburite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Danburite 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 Danburite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Danburite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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