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Adamite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Adamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Adamite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Adamite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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