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Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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)  
KCl  

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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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