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Sylvite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5-4  

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

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Sylvite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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