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Bornite and Pectolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.74-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Perfect on {100} and {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.254.5-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Pectolite- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.