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Prasiolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
3,1  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Prasiolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Prasiolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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