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Larvikite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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