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Brookite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

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

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Brookite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Brookite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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