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Anglesite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.30-6.394.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [210] distinct
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anglesite 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 Anglesite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Anglesite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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