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Bornite and Sardonyx Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Sardonyx Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bornite and Sardonyx Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Sardonyx Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Sardonyx Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Sardonyx is 2.55-2.70.