1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references