Bornite and Chrysocolla 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
  
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.