Cuprite

GPTKB entity

Statements (38)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:Azurite
gptkb:Limonite
gptkb:Chrysocolla
Malachite
Native copper
gptkbp:chemicalFormula Cu2O
gptkbp:cleavage Poor
gptkbp:color Red
Brownish red
Dark red
gptkbp:crystalSystem Cubic
gptkbp:diaphaneity Transparent to translucent
gptkbp:discoveredBy 1845
gptkbp:event Oxidized zones of copper deposits
gptkbp:fracture Conchoidal
gptkbp:habit Granular
Earthy
Octahedral crystals
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 3.5 to 4
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cuprite
gptkbp:IMA_symbol Cup
gptkbp:luster Adamantine
Submetallic
gptkbp:namedAfter Copper
gptkbp:pleochroism nan
gptkbp:radioactive Non-radioactive
gptkbp:refractiveIndex 2.849
gptkbp:solubility Soluble in hydrochloric acid
gptkbp:specificGravity 6.1
gptkbp:streak Brownish red
gptkbp:symmetry Isometric
gptkbp:tenacity Brittle
gptkbp:transparency Translucent
Transparent
gptkbp:uses Copper ore
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Azurite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6