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Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.31.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 · nH2O

Chalcopyrite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Chalcopyrite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.