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Antimony trioxide and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Antimony trioxide Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
-  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Sb2O3  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Antimony trioxide and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Antimony trioxide 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 Antimony trioxide and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Antimony trioxide and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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