Phosphosiderite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Phosphosiderite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-2.764.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Phosphosiderite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Phosphosiderite- Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Phosphosiderite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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