Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.24.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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