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Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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