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Moss Agate and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Moss Agate and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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