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Tavorite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.324.1-4.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

-99993.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tavorite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tavorite- LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Tavorite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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