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Chalcopyrite and Chiastolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.00-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.