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Chalcopyrite and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.33.50-3.53
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-410
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
C

Chalcopyrite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Chalcopyrite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.