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Kurnakovite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.847-1.852  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2-3  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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