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Goethite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Goethite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
HCl soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.27-4.29  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {010}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Goethite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goethite 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 Goethite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Goethite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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