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Bornite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
1.05-1.10  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
[C,H,O]  

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Bornite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

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Bornite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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