Cuprite and Scolecite Physical Properties

Cuprite

Scolecite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.20-2.23

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cuprite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cuprite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.