Ekanite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{101} Distinct
Indistinct on {011}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ekanite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ekanite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ekanite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ekanite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ekanite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.