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Magnetite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Magnetite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Magnetite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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