Bornite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Bornite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.08Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.253.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Not Available

Bornite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Bornite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.