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Bornite and Amazonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.256-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
KAlSi3O8

Bornite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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

Bornite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.