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Bornite and Musgravite Physical Properties


Musgravite 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   
3.62-3.68   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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