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Chalcopyrite and Lazurite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
2.75
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
Imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Lazurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Lazurite 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 Lazurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Lazurite- (Na,Ca) 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4,S,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chalcopyrite and Lazurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Lazurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Lazurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.75 whereas that of Lazurite is 2.75.