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Rock Crystal 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
2.65
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rock Crystal and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Rock Crystal and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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