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Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Aquamarine and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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