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Chalcopyrite and Bort Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
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1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Bort Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.