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Bornite and Albite Physical Properties


Albite 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   
2.60-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bornite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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