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Chalcopyrite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-42-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.