Kainite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Kainite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.154.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001}, perfect

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kainite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Kainite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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