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Vanadinite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vanadinite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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