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Cuprite

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Cuprite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.98-3.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cuprite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.