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Bornite and Sodalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.15-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
Poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.255-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Bornite and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2

Bornite and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.