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Bornite and Prase Opal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
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
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.255-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Prase Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Prase 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 Prase Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Prase Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Prase Opal Specific Gravity

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