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Austinite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Austinite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Austinite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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