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Bornite and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5-5.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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