Tortoiseshell and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Tortoiseshell

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.25-1.354.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Tortoiseshell and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Tortoiseshell and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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