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Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite 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 Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.