Cuprite and Mellite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Mellite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.151.58-1.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

{011} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cuprite and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Compare Red Gemstones

Cuprite Vs Friedelite

Cuprite Vs Fluorite

Cuprite Vs Franklinite

Cuprite and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.