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Chalcopyrite and Sodalite Physical Properties


Sodalite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
2.15-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Poor on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2   

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Chalcopyrite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.

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