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Bornite and Citrine 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.257
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
SiO2

Bornite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

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

Bornite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.