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Bornite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
3.15-3.21
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
LiAlSi2O6

Bornite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Bornite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.