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Chalcopyrite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chalcopyrite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.

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