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Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Creedite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.1-4.32.70
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}
Perfect on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-44.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.