Chalcopyrite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.32.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Chalcopyrite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Chalcopyrite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.