Cuprite and Periclase Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.7-3.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cuprite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cuprite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.