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Kunzite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.15-3.21
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1,2 prismatic
6-7
LiAlSi2O6
 
Brittle
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5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kunzite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kunzite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kunzite Vs Cuprite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kunzite is whereas that of Cuprite is .