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Chalcopyrite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.33.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.