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Herderite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Herderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.02  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct on {110}  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu5FeS4  

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Herderite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Herderite 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 Herderite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Herderite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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