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Chalcopyrite and Rosasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
4-4.2
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.