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Baryte and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Baryte and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Baryte and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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