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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Distinct  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite Idocrase and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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