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Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
MnCO3

Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.