Chalcopyrite and Enstatite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.20-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Good/distinct on [210]
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcopyrite and Enstatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcopyrite and Enstatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.