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Chalcopyrite and Hauyne Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.4-2.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chalcopyrite and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Chalcopyrite and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.