Bornite and Californite Physical Properties

Bornite

Californite

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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

3.32-3.47

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

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1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bornite and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.