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Bornite and Anglesite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.086.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.253-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.