Euclase and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
5.85-6.15
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Euclase and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Euclase and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.