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Chalcopyrite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Clinothulite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  

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Chalcopyrite and Clinothulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Clinothulite Specific Gravity

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

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