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Amblygonite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Amblygonite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Amblygonite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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