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Catapleiite and Bornite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu5FeS4

Catapleiite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite and Bornite 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 Catapleiite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Catapleiite and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Catapleiite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Catapleiite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Catapleiite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.