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Jet and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


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Chalcopyrite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
3.5-4  

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

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Jet and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Jet and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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