Cuprite and Brookite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.87-4.14
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Brookite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Brookite 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 Cuprite and Brookite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Brookite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.