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Bornite and Mother of Pearl Physical Properties


Mother of Pearl and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
2.65-2.87   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
2.5-4.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
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Bornite and Mother of Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl chemical formula.

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Bornite and Mother of Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Mother of Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Mother of Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.65-2.87 whereas that of Mother of Pearl is 2.65-2.87.

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