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Sarcopside and Cuprite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.945.85-6.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

FeAs
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sarcopside and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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