Chalcopyrite and Calcite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcopyrite and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcopyrite and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.