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Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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