Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.13-3.26
4.1-4.3
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Indistinct on {011}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Moroxite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Moroxite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.