Cuprite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Cuprite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cuprite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.