Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4-4.2
  
4.1-4.3
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
Indistinct on {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Chalcopyrite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Rosasite and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Rosasite is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.