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Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties


Chrome Tourmaline and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.85-3.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
3,2   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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