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Phosphophyllite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Phosphophyllite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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