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Serendibite and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.43-3.44
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None Observed
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serendibite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Serendibite 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 Serendibite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Serendibite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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