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Kainite and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.155.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-33-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu5FeS4

Kainite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Bornite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Kainite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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