Azurite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Indistinct on {011}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Azurite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite 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 Azurite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Azurite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.