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Bornite and Cavansite 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
5.06-5.082.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.253-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Bornite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Bornite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.