Hypersthene and Cuprite Physical Properties

Hypersthene

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.45-3.555.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hypersthene and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hypersthene and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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