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Topaz and Cuprite Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.49-3.575.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] Perfect
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Topaz and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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