Amber and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
4.1-4.3
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indistinct on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Amber and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amber and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.
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