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Biotite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Biotite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Biotite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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