Chalcopyrite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cu
  
Chalcopyrite and Copper Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chalcopyrite and Copper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.