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Chalcopyrite and Jeremejevite 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
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.