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Jasper and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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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.

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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.

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