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Bornite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.79-2.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces

Mohs Hardness

3-3.255.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.