Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
  
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Not Available
  
Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcopyrite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.