Chalcopyrite and Hawks Eye Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite and Hawks Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Hawks Eye 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 Hawks Eye chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Hawks Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Hawks Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Hawks Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Hawks Eye is Not Available.