Sulfur and Cuprite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available5.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Cuprite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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