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Bornite and Variscite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
5.06-5.08
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Poor on [111].
3-3.25
Cu5FeS4
 
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2.42-2.58
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
[010] perfect
4-5
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bornite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Variscite Specific Gravity

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