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Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.34.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite 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 Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.