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Chalcopyrite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
4.3-5  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular/uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

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

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Chalcopyrite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Baryte 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 Chalcopyrite and Baryte chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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