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Sapphire and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sapphire and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sapphire and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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