Padparadscha and Cuprite Physical Properties

Padparadscha

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.95-4.105.85-6.15

1 7.18

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

93.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Padparadscha and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Padparadscha 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 Padparadscha and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Padparadscha- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Padparadscha and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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