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Chalcopyrite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties


Manganotantalite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Chalcopyrite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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