Home
Gemstones


Cuprite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties


Dendrite crystal and Cuprite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15  
1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  
-  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
-  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Cuprite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Cuprite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones