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Charlesite and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.795.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Charlesite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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