Calcite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Calcite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

5.85-6.15

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Calcite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Calcite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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