Chalcopyrite and Amethyst 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
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.