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Bornite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid 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   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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