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Bornite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Bornite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Bornite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.