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Bornite and Diopside Physical Properties


Diopside and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Distinct/good on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
CaMgSi2O6   

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Bornite and Diopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.

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Bornite and Diopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.

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