Cuprite and Zircon Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Cuprite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Cuprite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.