Verdite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Verdite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.05.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Verdite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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