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Vivianite and Bornite Physical Properties


Bornite and Vivianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.70   
5.06-5.08   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Perfect   
Poor on [111].   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
3-3.25   

Chemical Composition
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu5FeS4   

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Vivianite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vivianite 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 Vivianite and Bornite chemical formula.

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Vivianite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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