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Chalcopyrite and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
4   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
CaF2   

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Chalcopyrite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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