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Bornite and Caledonite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bornite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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