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Chalcopyrite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.32.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chalcopyrite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chalcopyrite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.