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Faustite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.94.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Faustite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Faustite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.