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Cuprite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.85-6.151.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Cuprite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Amber 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 Cuprite and Amber chemical formula.

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

Cuprite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.