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Bornite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Bornite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Pyrope 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 chemical formula.

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Bornite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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