Bornite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Bornite

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on [111].

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.257-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Bornite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Bornite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.