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Cavansite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.25-2.33
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {010}
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cavansite 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 Cavansite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cavansite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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