Shattuckite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.80-4.15
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
perfect along [010] and [100]
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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.