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Feldspar and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
two or three  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Feldspar and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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