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Bornite and Tsavorite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.55-3.73
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

3-3.257-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Bornite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Tsavorite- Ca3Al2(SiO4)3

Bornite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.