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Williamsite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Williamsite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite 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 Williamsite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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