Hematite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.00-5.30
4.1-4.3
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Indistinct on {011}
Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hematite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hematite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hematite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hematite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hematite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.