Albite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Albite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.654.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Albite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Albite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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