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Chalcopyrite and Kainite Physical Properties


Kainite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.15   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
{001}, perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Chalcopyrite and Kainite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Kainite 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 Kainite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Kainite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Kainite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Kainite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.15 whereas that of Kainite is 2.15.

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