Chambersite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Chambersite

Cuprite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.505.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Chambersite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chambersite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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