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Cuprite and Scheelite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.155.9-6.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.