Bornite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Partially soluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
  
1.77
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
  
Perfect on {10 1 0}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
  
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Bornite and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bornite and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.