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Chalcopyrite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chalcopyrite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chalcopyrite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.