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Wardite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Wardite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.81   
5.85-6.15   

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

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Wardite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wardite 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 Wardite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Wardite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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