Xonotlite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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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

2.71-2.725.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Good

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Xonotlite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Xonotlite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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