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Andradite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-4.104.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Andradite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Andradite 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 Andradite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Andradite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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