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Bornite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.084.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.256.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bornite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.