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Bornite and Biotite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.7-3.3
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Even

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Perfect on the {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.252.5-3.0
2 10
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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.