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Erythrite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Sectile  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Erythrite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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