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Chalcopyrite and Ekanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.28-3.32
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.