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Bornite and Inderite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.081.79
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
{110} Good

Mohs Hardness

3-3.252.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.