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Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tremolite Physical Properties


Chrome Tremolite 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   
2.90-3.20   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Chrome Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.90-3.20 whereas that of Chrome Tremolite is 2.90-3.20.

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