Diaspore and Cuprite Physical Properties

Diaspore

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Very brittle

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.30-3.405.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Diaspore and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diaspore and Cuprite 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 Diaspore and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diaspore and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.