Sunstone and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
001
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.