Bornite and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
3.43-3.44
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
None Observed
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bornite and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bornite and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.