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Bornite and Microcline 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
5.06-5.08
2.55-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.