Eosphorite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.085.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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