Chalcopyrite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.33.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.2 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.4 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.6 Mohs Hardness

3.5-44-7

2 10

2.5 Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chalcopyrite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chalcopyrite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.