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Scorodite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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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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.

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