Cuprite and Cancrinite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Cancrinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.42-2.52

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cuprite and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Cancrinite 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 Cuprite and Cancrinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cuprite and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.