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Lepidolite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.80-2.90  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} perfect  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Cu5FeS4  

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Lepidolite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Lepidolite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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