Chalcopyrite and Anorthite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.77
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chalcopyrite and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Anorthite 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 Chalcopyrite and Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chalcopyrite and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.