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Stolzite 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
25.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-33.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Stolzite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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