Celestine and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Celestine

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.004.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Celestine and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Celestine and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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