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Scorodite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available4.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-43.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Scorodite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

Scorodite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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