Faustite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indistinct on {011}
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.