Home
×

Cobaltite
Cobaltite

Bornite
Bornite



ADD
Compare
X
Cobaltite
X
Bornite

Cobaltite and Bornite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.3
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu5FeS4

Cobaltite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Cobaltite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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