Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
4.1-4.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Indistinct on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.