Bornite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties

Bornite

Stibiotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.08

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

{???} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.25

5.5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Stibiotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Stibiotantalite 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 Stibiotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Stibiotantalite- SbTaO 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bornite and Stibiotantalite Specific Gravity

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

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