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Bornite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.252-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Bornite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Bornite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.