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Bornite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bornite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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