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Bornite and Atacamite Physical Properties


Atacamite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.745-3.776   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Cu2Cl(OH)3   

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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.

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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.

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