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Bornite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.083.21-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.256-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bornite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bornite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.