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Seraphinite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Seraphinite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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