Chalcopyrite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcopyrite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chalcopyrite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.