Childrenite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.255.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Childrenite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Childrenite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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