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Chalcopyrite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
2.67-2.73  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chalcopyrite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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