Franklinite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Franklinite

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

5.05-5.224.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Franklinite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite 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 Franklinite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Franklinite- (Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Franklinite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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