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Chalcopyrite and Feldspar 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
2.56-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
two or three
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.