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Chalcopyrite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
3.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chalcopyrite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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