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Helenite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Helenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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