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Bornite and Bronzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Bronzite- (Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.