Bornite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Bornite

Cymophane

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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

5.06-5.083.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.258.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bornite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Bornite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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