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Shattuckite and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Shattuckite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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