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Bikolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bikolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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