Cuprite Gemstones by Colour
This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
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Cuprite Gemstones by Size
This table shows distribution of Cuprite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:1.83 cts
Heaviest:35.31 cts
Average:14.02 cts
Total photos:8
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| Chemical Formula |
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| Physical Properties of Cuprite | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mohs Hardness | 3.5 to 4, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Gravity | 5.85 to 6.15, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Cleavage Quality | Distinct, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fracture | Uneven, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Heat Sensitivity | Sensitive to heat, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Optical Properties of Cuprite | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Refractive Index | 2.849, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Optical Character | Isotropic, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Dispersion | Nil, Gemstones (2009) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Colour | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Colour (General) | Red, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Causes of Colour | Red, Band theory, Pragmatic Spectroscopy For Gemologists (2011) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Transparency | Translucent,Opaque, Gemmological Tables (2004) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Lustre | Submetallic, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Crystallography of Cuprite | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crystal System | Isometric, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Habit | Cubes, octahedra or combinations of forms, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Geological Environment | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Where found: | Occurs in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Further Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Mineral information: | Cuprite information at mindat.org | ||||||||||||||||||||
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