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Chalcopyrite and Diopside Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.33.22-3.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Distinct/good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CaMgSi2O6

Chalcopyrite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6

Chalcopyrite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.