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Dravite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Dravite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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