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Bornite
Bornite
Name
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Cu₅FeS₄
Formula
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Mineral Species
Entry type
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Sulfides
Chemical class
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Cubic
Crystal system
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3–3.25
Mohs hardness
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5.06–5.08
Specific gravity
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Pale grayish black
Streak
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Metallic
Luster
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{111} in traces
Cleavage
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F23
Space group
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Structural group
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Bn · Approved
IMA
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1845
Named in
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Brown, Purple, Blue
Typical colors
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Cu · Fe · S
Elements
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