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Bronzite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.35   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bronzite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bronzite 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 Bronzite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Bronzite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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