cubic
Cuprite
Cu2O
Quick Facts
Hardness
3.5-4
Specific Gravity
6.0-6.14
Refractive Index
2.848
Crystal Structure
cubic[m3m]:{111}@1.0 + {100}@0.5 cubic
m3m
{111} {100}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)3.5-4
Specific Gravity6.0-6.14
CleavageImperfect {111}
FractureConchoidal to uneven
LustreAdamantine to sub-metallic
Optical Properties
Refractive Index2.848
PleochroismNone (isotropic)
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