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Alexandrite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Alexandrite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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