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Pectolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pectolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pectolite 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 Pectolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Pectolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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