Periclase and Cuprite Physical Properties

Periclase

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

3.7-3.95.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Periclase and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Periclase and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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