Childrenite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
3.5-4
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
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.