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Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Prase 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
4.1-4.32.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.