Carletonite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Carletonite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.455.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Carletonite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite and Cuprite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Carletonite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Carletonite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.