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Bornite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
3.23-3.26  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Bornite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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