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Bornite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
2.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Bornite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Bornite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.