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Chalcopyrite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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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