Pyrrhotite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Pyrrhotite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.58-4.655.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Pyrrhotite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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

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Pyrrhotite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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