Heliodor Golden Beryl and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.68-2.72
5.85-6.15
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Heliodor Golden Beryl and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl and Cuprite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Heliodor Golden Beryl and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Heliodor Golden Beryl and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Heliodor Golden Beryl and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.