Astrophyllite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.44.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Astrophyllite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Astrophyllite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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