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Zinnwaldite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties


Chalcopyrite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Elastic  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1  
4.1-4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}  
Indistinct on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0  
3.5-4  

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

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Zinnwaldite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

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Zinnwaldite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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

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