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Bornite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite 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   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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