Garnet and Cuprite Physical Properties

Garnet

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.335.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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