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Bornite and Aegirine Physical Properties


Aegirine and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.50-3.60   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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