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Chalcopyrite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Chabazite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.08-2.16   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
distinct/good on {1011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chalcopyrite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.

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