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Bornite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Not Available   

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Bornite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.

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