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Bornite and Eosphorite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.05-3.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Poor on {100}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.255
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.