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Chalcopyrite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties


Plumbogummite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
4.014  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6  

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Chalcopyrite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.

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