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Chalcopyrite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chalcopyrite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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