Chalcopyrite and Watermelon Tourmaline Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Watermelon Tourmaline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.32.90-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal, Management Team (2012)

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Chalcopyrite and Watermelon Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Watermelon Tourmaline 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 Watermelon Tourmaline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Watermelon Tourmaline- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Chalcopyrite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Watermelon Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Watermelon Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Watermelon Tourmaline is 2.90-3.40.