Chalcopyrite
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Chalcopyrite

Mineral Properties and Uses


What is Chalcopyrite?



Chalcopyrite is a copper iron sulfide. It is the most commonly encountered copper mineral and is the most important ore of copper. Chalcopyrite deposits are found in hydrothermal veins, void fillings and replacements in limestones, contact metamorphic deposits and magmatic separations. Minor amounts are found throughout many igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.


Physical Properties of Chalcopyrite

Uses An important ore of copper.
Color brass yellow
Streak greenish black
Luster metallic
Diaphaneity opaque
Cleavage Poor
Mohs Hardness 3.5 - 4
Specific Gravity 4.1 - 4.3
Distinguishing Characteristics color, streak, softer than pyrite
Chemical Composition copper iron sulfide, CuFeS2
Crystal System tetragonal

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:: برچسب‌ها: economic geology, Chalcopyrite, uses, gravity
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تاریخ : جمعه ۲۲ شهریور ۱۳۹۲
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