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Sanidine and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.615.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu5FeS4

Sanidine and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine 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 Sanidine and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Sanidine and Bornite Specific Gravity

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