Chalcopyrite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Cobaltite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.36.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45.5

2 10

1.5 Chemical Composition

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

CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chalcopyrite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.