Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.3
4.1-4.3
Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Indistinct on {011}
Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite 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 Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cobaltite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cobaltite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.