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Verdite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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