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Chalcopyrite and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
KAlSi3O8

Chalcopyrite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Amazonite 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 Chalcopyrite and Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Chalcopyrite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.