Bornite and Stibiotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
  
{???} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
  
5.5-6
  
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.
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.