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Chalcopyrite and Diamond Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
-
4.1-4.3
Uneven
Indistinct on {011}
3.5-4
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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Soluble
-
3.50-3.53
Conchoidal
111 (perfect in four directions)
10
C

Chalcopyrite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Diamond Specific Gravity

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