Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
MnCO3
  
Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.