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Beryllonite

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Beryllonite and Bornite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.79-2.875.06-5.08
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Poor on [111].

Mohs Hardness

5.5-63-3.25
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu5FeS4

Beryllonite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Beryllonite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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