Chrysotile and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.634.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Chrysotile and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chrysotile and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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