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Sylvite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Sylvite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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