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Pyrope and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble in water  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-3.87  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Pyrope and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Pyrope and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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