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Cuprite and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cuprite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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

Cuprite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.