Zircon and Cuprite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{110} and {111}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Zircon and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.