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Chalcopyrite and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4   

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

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Chalcopyrite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Ammolite 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 Chalcopyrite and Ammolite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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