Cuprite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
1.77
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cuprite and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cuprite and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.