Cuprite and Moonstone Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 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)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
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.