Home
Gemstones


Bornite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Bornite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Adamite 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 Bornite and Adamite chemical formula.

Compare Red Gemstones

Bornite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones