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Chalcopyrite and Elbaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.90-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Elbaite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Elbaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Elbaite is 2.90-3.10.