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Bornite and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
SiO2  

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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.

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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.

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