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Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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