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Bort and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
C  
Cu5FeS4  

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Bort and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort and Bornite 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 Bort and Bornite chemical formula.

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Bort and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bort and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bort and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bort is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.

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