Bornite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
3.70-3.95
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
1,1 basal.
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
(Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Bornite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Bornite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.