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Bornite and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.081.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.255-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
SiO2 · nH2O

Bornite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Bornite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.