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Cuprite and Mottramite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.155.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available

Cuprite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cuprite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.