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Chalcopyrite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.39   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Irregular   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Perfect on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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