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Clintonite and Bornite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Cu5FeS4

Clintonite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Clintonite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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