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Bornite and Papagoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Imperfect in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.