Chalcopyrite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.1-4.3Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct on {011}

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Chalcopyrite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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

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Chalcopyrite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.