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Pyrrhotite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
5.85-6.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Absent   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Pyrrhotite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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