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Bornite and Brookite Physical Properties


Brookite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
3.87-4.14  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bornite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.

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