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Bornite and Cordierite 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
5.06-5.082.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.257-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bornite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bornite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.