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Chalcopyrite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chalcopyrite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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