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Bornite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Bornite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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