Chalcopyrite and Microcline Physical Properties

Chalcopyrite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chalcopyrite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.