Chalcopyrite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.98-2.99
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcopyrite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcopyrite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.