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Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Rock Crystal 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
4.1-4.32.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.