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Kurnakovite
Kurnakovite

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Kurnakovite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8524.1-4.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}
Indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

2-33.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kurnakovite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Kurnakovite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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