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Bornite

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Bornite and Carnelian 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.256.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
SiO2

Bornite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

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

Bornite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.