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Garnet and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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