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Amber and Cuprite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.105.85-6.15
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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