Magnetite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.25.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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