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Chalcopyrite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Star 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.