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Chalcopyrite and Hematite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.35.00-5.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcopyrite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcopyrite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.