Bornite and Diopside 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
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.