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Chalcopyrite and Andesine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.32.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Chalcopyrite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Chalcopyrite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.