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Chalcopyrite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}  
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
S8  

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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.

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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 whereas that of Sulfur is .

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