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Cuprite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.85-6.152.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Cuprite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cuprite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

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

Cuprite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.