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Bornite and Adularia Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.54-2.61
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on [111].
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Mohs Hardness

3-3.256
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Adularia 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 Bornite and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.