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Bornite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.258.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
BeAl 2 O 4

Bornite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Bornite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.