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Amber and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Amber Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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