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Triplite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Triplite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94  
5.06-5.08  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
3-3.25  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu5FeS4  

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Triplite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Triplite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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