Chalcopyrite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.32.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chalcopyrite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.