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Glass and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Glass Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
4-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Glass and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Glass and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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