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Bornite and Taaffeite Physical Properties


Taaffeite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
3.60-3.61  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Imperfect/fair/absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
8-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bornite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.

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