Lehsunia and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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5.85-6.15
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
Chemical Composition
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Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Lehsunia and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Lehsunia 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 Lehsunia and Cuprite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Lehsunia and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lehsunia and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lehsunia and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lehsunia is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.