Bornite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Bornite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.254.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Bornite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Bornite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.