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Bornite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.083.1-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.255
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bornite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bornite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.