Bornite and Carnallite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
  
1.6
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
  
KMgCl3•6(H2O)
  
Bornite and Carnallite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)
Bornite and Carnallite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.