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Mottramite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Mottramite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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