Bornite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Bornite

Moonstone

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.082.56-2.60

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

Poor on [111].

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

Mohs Hardness

3-3.256-6.5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Bornite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Bornite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.