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Plumbogummite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Plumbogummite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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