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Cuprite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.152.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCl

Cuprite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Cuprite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.