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Jacobsite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Cu5FeS4  

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Jacobsite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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