Hiddenite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
  
4.1-4.3
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
  
Indistinct on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Hiddenite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Hiddenite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.