Home
Gemstones


Zektzerite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} and {010} perfect  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Zektzerite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Compare Colorless Gems

Zektzerite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

Colorless Gems

Colorless Gems


Compare Colorless Gems