Bornite and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
  
8
  
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
  
MgAl2O4
  
Bornite and Spinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
Bornite and Spinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.