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Variscite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Variscite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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