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Fire Agate and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Fire Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Absent  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Fire Agate and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Fire Agate and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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