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Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Blue quartz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.1-4.3-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
-

Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}
None

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 with dumortierite

Chalcopyrite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Blue quartz- SiO2 with dumortierite

Chalcopyrite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

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