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