| Mineral | Cuprite |
|---|---|
| Formula | Cu2O |
| Crystal Form | Isometric/Hexoctahedral [4/m 3 2/m] |
| Cleavage | [111] Imperfect |
| Color | Brown red, Purple red, Red, Black |
| Density | 6.1 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Transparent to Translucent |
| Fracture | Brittle - Conchoidal |
| Hardness | 3.5 - 4.0 |
| Lustre | adamantine |
| Streak | Brownish red |
| Dana 8 Class | 4.1.1.1 |
| Strunz Class | IV/A.02-10 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 200 |