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Bornite and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
2.67-2.78   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
Imperfect on the [0001]   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Bornite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

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Bornite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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