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Gahnospinel 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
3.65-4.55
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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