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Langbeinite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Langbeinite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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