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Hodgkinsonite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08   
5.85-6.15   

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

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Hodgkinsonite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Hodgkinsonite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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