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Beryl and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Beryl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.90  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on {0001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Beryl and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryl 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 Beryl and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Beryl and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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