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Diamond and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
C  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Diamond and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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