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Hanksite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Readily soluble in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.562  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good on {0001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Hanksite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hanksite 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 Hanksite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Hanksite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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