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Sarcopside and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
4  
3.5-4  

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

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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.

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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.

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