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Chalcopyrite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.