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Chalcopyrite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2 O 3

Chalcopyrite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Chalcopyrite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.