Bornite and Demantoid Physical Properties

Bornite

Demantoid

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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

5.06-5.083.77-3.95

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

3-3.256.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bornite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.