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Blue spinel and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Blue spinel and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

Blue spinel and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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