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Chalcopyrite and Diaspore Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.30-3.40
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chalcopyrite and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.