Chalcedony and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.