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Hiddenite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hiddenite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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