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Amazonite 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
2.55-2.57
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Cu5FeS4

Amazonite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Amazonite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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

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