Elaeolite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

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

2.55-2.675.85-6.15

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

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Elaeolite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Elaeolite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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