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Bornite and Bastnsite Physical Properties


Bastnsite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
4.78-5.20  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
CeFCO3  

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Bornite and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.

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