Axinite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Indistinct on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Axinite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.