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Pyroxmangite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.76-3.77  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu5FeS4  

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Pyroxmangite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Pyroxmangite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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