Chalcopyrite and Brucite Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Sectile

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.32.39

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chalcopyrite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.