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Bornite and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Scorzalite 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   
3.31   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Bornite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.

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