Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite quartz Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Dumortierite quartz

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.3Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite quartz 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 quartz chemical formula.

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

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Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Dumortierite quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Dumortierite quartz is Not Available.