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Bornite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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