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Bornite and Cat s Eye 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
5.06-5.083.5-3.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
1,1 ; 3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.258.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
BeAl 2 O 4

Bornite and Cat s Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Cat s Eye 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 Cat s Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4

Bornite and Cat s Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Cat s Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Cat s Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.5-3.8 whereas that of Cat s Eye is 3.5-3.8.