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Bornite and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Absent  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
SiO2  

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Bornite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Bornite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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