Cuprite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.