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Bornite and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.06-3.19   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Bornite and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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