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Barite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Barite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.48   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
BaSO4   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Barite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Barite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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