Realgar and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.56
5.85-6.15
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} Good
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Realgar and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.