Cuprite crystal structure
cubic

Cuprite

Cu2O

Quick Facts

Hardness
3.5
Specific Gravity
6.0
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
Specific Gravity6.0
CleavageImperfect {111}
FractureConchoidal to uneven
LustreAdamantine to sub-metallic

Optical Properties

Refractive Index2.848
PleochroismNone (isotropic)

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cubic[m3m]:{111}@1.0 + {100}@0.5