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Bornite and Atacamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.083.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.253-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Bornite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Atacamite 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 Bornite and Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Bornite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.