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Amblygonite 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
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amblygonite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael 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

Amblygonite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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