Dioptase and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Dioptase

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.25-3.354.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in three directions

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Dioptase and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Dioptase and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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