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Cryolite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
4.1-4.3   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None observed   
Indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Cryolite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Cryolite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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