Bornite and Clintonite Physical Properties

Bornite

Clintonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.08

3.0-3.1

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.25

3.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Bornite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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Bornite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.