Verdite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Verdite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.04.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Verdite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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