Bornite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Bornite

Lizardite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.25Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bornite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Bornite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.