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Tinzenite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
3.355-3.433
Uneven
{???} Good, {???} Good
-9999
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
Brittle
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5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Tinzenite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Tinzenite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Tinzenite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Tinzenite Vs Cuprite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Tinzenite is whereas that of Cuprite is .