Gaylussite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
decomposes in water
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect [110]
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gaylussite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaylussite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaylussite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaylussite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.