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Bornite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
3.76-3.77  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bornite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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