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Anthophyllite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Cu5FeS4  

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Anthophyllite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Anthophyllite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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