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Herderite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Herderite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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