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Poldervaartite and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.915.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Poldervaartite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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