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Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite

Mexican fire opal
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Chalcopyrite and Mexican fire opal 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
4.1-4.3Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Mexican fire opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.