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Ammolite

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Ammolite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.805.85-6.15
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal

Cleavage

no true cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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