Bornite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

Bornite

Chlorite group

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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

2.6-3.3

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Lamellar

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

Perfect 001

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.25

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

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Bornite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Bornite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.