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Chalcopyrite
Chalcopyrite

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Chalcopyrite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.1-4.32.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

3.5-46-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.