Bornite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Bornite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.252.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bornite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Bornite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.