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Bornite and Pollucite Physical Properties


Pollucite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Readily soluble in HF  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.86-2.94  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
None observed  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
(Cs,Na)(AlSi 2O 6) · 0.5H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bornite and Pollucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Pollucite 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 Pollucite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Pollucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Pollucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Pollucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.86-2.94 whereas that of Pollucite is 2.86-2.94.

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