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Rhodochrosite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.3   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
MnCO3   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Rhodochrosite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Rhodochrosite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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