What Is the Chemical Formula of Bornite?

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What's the chemical formula of bornite?According to wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bornite
it is Cu5FeS4.According to http://www.spiritofisis.org/knowledge/crystal_files/bornite.htm
it is Cu2FeS4 and as per my textbook it is Cu3FeS2.Now,What's the actual chemical formula of bornite?I am really confused.
 
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Borek said:
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Yes.You are right.Thanks for your answer @ Borek