Williamsite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Williamsite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Cuprite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Williamsite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Williamsite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.