Humite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.32
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Humite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Humite 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 Humite and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Humite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Humite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Humite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Humite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.