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Chalcopyrite and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase 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   
2.58-2.64   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   

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Chalcopyrite and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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