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Chalcopyrite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CeFCO3  

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Chalcopyrite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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