Hematite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hematite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.