Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Cobaltite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.34.1-4.3

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

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)

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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.