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Cuprite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.153.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
FeAs

Cuprite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Cuprite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.