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Bornite and Magnetite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.085.2
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.255.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Magnetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Magnetite 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 Magnetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Magnetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Magnetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Magnetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 5.2 whereas that of Magnetite is 5.2.