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Copper and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Copper and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

Copper and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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