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Bornite and Creedite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Perfect on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.