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Chalcopyrite and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Rhodolite 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   
3.84   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
none, may show indistinct parting   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   

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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.

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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.

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