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Bornite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Poor on [111].   
001   

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25   
6   

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Bornite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Bornite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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