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Polished stones - full range in stock "Chalcopyrite"

Chalcopyrite (copper pyrite) is a mineral that forms solid masses and crystals. However, well-formed crystals are rare. It is found mainly in hydrothermal veins. Used as the main ore of copper.

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Physical properties of Chalcopyrite

General
Category Sulfide mineral
Formula
(repeating unit)
CuFeS2
IMA symbol Ccp
Strunz classification 2.CB.10a
Crystal system Tetragonal
Crystal class Scalenohedral (42m)
H-M symbol: (4 2m)
Space group I42d
Unit cell a = 5.289 Å,
c = 10.423 Å; Z = 4
Identification
Formula mass 183.54 g/mol
Color Brass yellow, may have iridescent purplish tarnish.
Crystal habit Predominantly the disphenoid and resembles a tetrahedron, commonly massive, and sometimes botryoidal.
Twinning Penetration twins
Cleavage Indistinct on {011}
Fracture Irregular to uneven
Tenacity Brittle
Mohs scale hardness 3.5
Luster Metallic
Streak Greenish black
Diaphaneity Opaque
Specific gravity 4.1 – 4.3
Optical properties Opaque
Solubility Soluble in HNO3
Other characteristics magnetic on heating
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