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Vishnevite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
5.85-6.15   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Vishnevite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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