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Alabaster and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Alabaster and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alabaster and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alabaster and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alabaster is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.

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