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Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.