Chrysoberyl and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoberyl and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysoberyl and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.