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Chalcopyrite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.35.5-6.0
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{001} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcopyrite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Baddeleyite- ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcopyrite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.