Schorlomite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.935.85-6.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite and Cuprite 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 Schorlomite and Cuprite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Schorlomite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schorlomite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schorlomite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schorlomite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.