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Chalcopyrite and Cavansite Physical Properties


Cavansite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
2.25-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Good on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-4  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)  

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Chalcopyrite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.

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