Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.1-4.3
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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Indistinct on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
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CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite 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 Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Akoya pearl and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Akoya pearl is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.