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Bornite and Nosean Physical Properties


Nosean 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   
2.30-2.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Bornite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

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Bornite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.

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