Chalcopyrite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Good on {100}
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chalcopyrite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chalcopyrite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.