Sanidine and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.614.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Sanidine and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sanidine and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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