Home
Gemstones


Bornite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Red Gemstones

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.

Red Gemstones

Red Gemstones


Compare Red Gemstones