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Papagoite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Papagoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.25   
5.06-5.08   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction   
Poor on [111].   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
3-3.25   

Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Cu5FeS4   

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Papagoite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Papagoite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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