Siderite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Siderite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Siderite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Siderite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Siderite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Siderite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.