Celestine and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Indistinct on {011}
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
3.5-4
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)
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.