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Chalcopyrite and Jadeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.33.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.