Paraiba and Cuprite Physical Properties

Paraiba

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

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.04-3.135.85-6.15

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

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Paraiba and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Paraiba 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 Paraiba and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Paraiba and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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