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Emerald and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Emerald and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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