Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.