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Forsterite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.23-3.26  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

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

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Forsterite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Forsterite 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 Forsterite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Forsterite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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