Jasper and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Jasper

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.914.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Jasper and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

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Jasper and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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