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Chalcopyrite and Bertrandite Physical Properties


Bertrandite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
2.59-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chalcopyrite and Bertrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Bertrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Bertrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Bertrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.59-2.60 whereas that of Bertrandite is 2.59-2.60.

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