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Chalcopyrite and Copper Physical Properties


Copper and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

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

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Chalcopyrite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.

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