Kyanite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.654.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kyanite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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