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Cuprite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.154.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.