Cuprite and Starlite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Starlite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.153.91-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cuprite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cuprite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.