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Bornite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.083.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bornite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Bornite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.