Amblygonite and Cuprite Physical Properties

Amblygonite

Cuprite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.98-3.105.85-6.15

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Conchoidal

Cleavage

[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.