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Sarcopside and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.1-4.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor
Indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

43.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Sarcopside and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

Sarcopside and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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