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Actinolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Actinolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
perfect along {110}.   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Actinolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Actinolite 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 Actinolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Actinolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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