Cuprite and Proustite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
5.51-5.64
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Distinct on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Proustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Proustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.