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Chalcopyrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.68-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl 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 Heliodor Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Heliodor Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.68-2.72 whereas that of Heliodor Golden Beryl is 2.68-2.72.