Chrysotile and Bornite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Bornite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.635.06-5.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.53-3.25

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cu5FeS4

Chrysotile and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Chrysotile and Bornite Specific Gravity

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