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Beryllonite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
3-3.25  

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

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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.

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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.

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