Bornite and Aegirine Physical Properties

Bornite

Aegirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.08

3.50-3.60

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.25

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Aegirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Aegirine 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 Aegirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bornite and Aegirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.