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Chalcopyrite and Bronzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.33.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.