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Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

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Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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