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Montebrasite and Cuprite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
5.85-6.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Montebrasite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Montebrasite- LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Montebrasite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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