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Bornite and Agate Opal Physical Properties


Agate Opal and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Bornite and Agate Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Agate Opal 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 Agate Opal chemical formula.

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Bornite and Agate Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Agate Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Agate Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Agate Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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