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Bornite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
2  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Bornite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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