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Bornite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.58-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
{001} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bornite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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