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Bornite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bornite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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