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Liddicoatite 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
3.024.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Poor
Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available3.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Liddicoatite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Liddicoatite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

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