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Prehnite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.80-2.955.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prehnite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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