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Simpsonite and Bornite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

-99995.06-5.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor on [111].

Mohs Hardness

7-7.53-3.25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu5FeS4

Simpsonite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Simpsonite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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