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Chalcopyrite and Fuchsite Physical Properties


Fuchsite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.77-2.88   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Perfect basal   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Chalcopyrite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.

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