Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.33.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.