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Seraphinite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor on [111].  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Cu5FeS4  

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Seraphinite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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