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Chalcopyrite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

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Chalcopyrite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

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