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Augelite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Augelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.70-2.75  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Augelite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Augelite 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 Augelite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Augelite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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