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Thulite 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
3.14.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Thulite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Thulite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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