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Grandidierite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.004.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grandidierite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Grandidierite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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