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Sunstone and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
001  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Sunstone and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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