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Chromite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chromite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chalcopyrite 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 Chromite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.

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