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Bornite and Chrome Diopside Physical Properties


Chrome Diopside and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
1,2 prismatic.   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
(Ca,Cr)MgSi 2O 6Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Bornite and Chrome Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chrome Diopside 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 Chrome Diopside chemical formula.

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Bornite and Chrome Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chrome Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chrome Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Chrome Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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