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Hematite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Hematite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hematite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Hematite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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