Sulfur and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Chalcopyrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.1-4.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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