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Citrine and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Citrine and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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