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Eosphorite and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
5.85-6.15
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
5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.