Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.80
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {011}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bowenite 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 Bowenite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bowenite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bowenite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bowenite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.