Bornite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
decomposes in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
  
1.93-1.99
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
  
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  
Bornite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Bornite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.