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Bornite and Cinnabar Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Slightly sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
1.04 x 10−25 g per 100 ml water (Ksp at 25°C = 2 x 10−32)
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Prismatic {10 1 0}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.252-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Cinnabar Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Cinnabar- HgSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Cinnabar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Cinnabar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Cinnabar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2 whereas that of Cinnabar is 2.