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Bornite and Jade Physical Properties


Jade and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
2.90-3.38  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
1 or 2,2 prismatic.  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6  

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Bornite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Jade 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 Jade chemical formula.

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Bornite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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