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Bornite and Annabergite Physical Properties


Annabergite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Sectile   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.07   

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

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
2   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Bornite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.

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