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Microcline and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63   
5.06-5.08   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good   
Poor on [111].   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3-3.25   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Cu5FeS4   

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Microcline and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Bornite chemical formula.

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Microcline and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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