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Bornite and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Alexandrite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
1,1 ; 3,2.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
BeAl 2 O 4   

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Bornite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.

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