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Bornite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Bornite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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