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Glaucophane 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
3-3.15
4.1-4.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glaucophane and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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