Bornite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Bornite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.08Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.25Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

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Bornite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Bornite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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