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Bornite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.081.847-1.852
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Poor to indistinct on {010}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.252-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bornite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Kurnakovite- Ca3Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bornite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.