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Bornite and Fire Opal Physical Properties


Fire Opal and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
1.97-2.22  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Bornite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

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Bornite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.

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