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Chalcopyrite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Vishnevite 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   
Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

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

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Chalcopyrite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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

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