Cu5FeS4Cubic

Bornite

Cu5FeS4

Sulfides
Chemical FormulaCu5FeS4
Crystal SystemCubic
Mohs Hardness3
Specific Gravity5.07
ColorBrownish bronze, tarnishes to blue/purple
LusterMetallic
StreakGrayish black
CleavagePoor
FractureUneven

Occurrence

Called peacock ore due to tarnish. Found in hydrothermal deposits. Copper ore.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

3 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)