Cuprite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.64-3.66
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
MgAl2O4
Cuprite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Cuprite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.