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Fibrolite and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.255.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu5FeS4

Fibrolite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Fibrolite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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