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Quartz and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Quartz Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Quartz and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Quartz and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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