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Ajoite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Ajoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Decomposed by acids   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.96   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Ajoite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ajoite 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 Ajoite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Ajoite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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