Chalcopyrite and Apophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
  
2.30-2.50
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
  
Perfect on (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
4.5-5
  
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chalcopyrite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcopyrite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.