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Bornite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
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Bornite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
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Bornite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.