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Sugilite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.69-2.79  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {0001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sugilite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sugilite 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 Sugilite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Sugilite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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