Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Cuprite

Chrysoberyl

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.153.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-48.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.