Cuprite and Diamond Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.50-3.53
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
111 (perfect in four directions)
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
C
Cuprite and Diamond Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Cuprite and Diamond Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.