Chalcopyrite and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Chalcopyrite and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Chalcopyrite and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.