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Edenite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Edenite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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