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Phosphophyllite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.07-3.13  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu5FeS4  

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Phosphophyllite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Phosphophyllite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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