Hauyne and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Gelatinises in acids
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5
  
4.1-4.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}
  
Indistinct on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hauyne and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hauyne and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.