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Chalcopyrite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


Chrysoberyl and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Chalcopyrite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

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