Bornite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Bornite

Musgravite

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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

5.06-5.083.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.258-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bornite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.