Biotite and Bornite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3
  
5.06-5.08
  
Fracture
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}
  
Poor on [111].
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0
  
3-3.25
  
Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
  
Cu5FeS4
  
Biotite and Bornite Chemical Formula
While comparing Biotite 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 Biotite and Bornite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Biotite and Bornite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.