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Chalcopyrite and Iolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.6-2.7
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
3,1
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chalcopyrite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Chalcopyrite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.