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Benitoite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Benitoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Insoluble: HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
BaTiSi 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Benitoite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Benitoite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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