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Hackmanite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hackmanite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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