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Bornite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Bornite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Bornite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.