Bornite and Scheelite Physical Properties

Bornite

Scheelite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.085.9-6.3

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Poor on [111].

On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct

Mohs Hardness

3-3.254.5-5

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4

CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bornite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Chemical formula of Scheelite- CaWO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Bornite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.