Helenite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Helenite

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Helenite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Helenite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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