Chalcopyrite and Augite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.19-3.56
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chalcopyrite and Augite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chalcopyrite and Augite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.