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Bornite and Citrine Physical Properties


Citrine 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   
2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Indiscernible   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
7   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
SiO2   

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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.

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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.

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