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Cuprite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.15-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
S8

Cuprite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Cuprite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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