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Grossular and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
none  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Grossular and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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