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Bornite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Schorlomite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08   
3.77-3.93   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
None   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Bornite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.

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