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Bornite and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.90-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Indistinct on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Bornite and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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