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Bornite and Goethite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.084.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.255-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.