Cuprite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Cuprite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Cuprite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Cuprite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.