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Garnet and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Garnet and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Garnet and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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