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Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Soluble
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4.1-4.3
Uneven
Indistinct on {011}
3.5-4
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
 
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-
-
4.00-4.62
Conchoidal, Uneven
Indistinct parting on [111]
7.5-8
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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