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Corundum and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.055.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
93.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Corundum and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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