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Bornite
Bornite

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Bornite and Pyrope Garnet Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.5-3.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on [111].
None

Mohs Hardness

3-3.257-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Mg3Al2Si3O12

Bornite and Pyrope Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Pyrope Garnet 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 Pyrope Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Garnet- Mg3Al2Si3O12

Bornite and Pyrope Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Pyrope Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Pyrope Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.5-3.6 whereas that of Pyrope Garnet is 3.5-3.6.