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Rhyolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
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4.1-4.3   

Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

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

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Rhyolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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