Rhodolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.844.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

Rhodolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Rhodolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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