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Bornite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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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.

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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.

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