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Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.

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