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Chlorapatite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.17-3.18
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu5FeS4

Chlorapatite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Chlorapatite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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