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Chalcopyrite and Omphacite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.16-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{110} Good, {110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chalcopyrite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.