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Bornite and Andradite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.083.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.256.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.