Microcline and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microcline and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.