Cuprite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.