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Chalcopyrite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble in common solvents   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2   

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Chalcopyrite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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