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Chalcopyrite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Vivianite 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   
2.64-2.70   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chalcopyrite and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.

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