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Bornite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.06   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Bornite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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