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Bornite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
insoluble in common solvents

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

3-3.257
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
SiO2

Bornite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Bornite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.