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Gaspeite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
5.06-5.08   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Poor on [111].   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
3-3.25   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
Cu5FeS4   

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Gaspeite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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