Marialite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Marialite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.505.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {100} and {110}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Marialite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Marialite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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