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Baddeleyite 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
5.5-6.04.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Distinct
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Baddeleyite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Baddeleyite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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