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Bornite and Biotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.7-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.252.5-3.0
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Bornite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Bornite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.