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Zircon and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Zircon and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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