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Chalcopyrite and Augite Physical Properties


Augite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
3.19-3.56  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chalcopyrite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.

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