Cuprite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.07-3.13
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3-3.5
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.