Which mineral is harder pyrite or bornite?

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2026-07-10 06:05

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Pyrite is harder than bornite. Pyrite has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale, while bornite has a hardness of about 3 to 3.5. This makes pyrite significantly more resistant to scratching and abrasion compared to bornite.

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