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Bornite and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
1.79  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
{110} Good  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
2.5  

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

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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.

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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.

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