Chalcopyrite and Amber Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.31.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[C,H,O]

Chalcopyrite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Chalcopyrite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.