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Chalcopyrite and Zircon Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.1-4.3
3.93-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct on {011}
{110} and {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZrSiO4

Chalcopyrite and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcopyrite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4

Chalcopyrite and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcopyrite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcopyrite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcopyrite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.