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Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Moroxite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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