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Amazonite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amazonite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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