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Pollucite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in HF  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.94  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None observed  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Pollucite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pollucite 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 Pollucite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Pollucite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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