Cuprite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.95-4.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
None, but may exhibit parting
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2 O 3
Cuprite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Cuprite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.