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Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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