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Hambergite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Hambergite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Cuprite chemical formula.

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Hambergite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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

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