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Pezzottaite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.144.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect; basal
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Pezzottaite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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