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Bornite and Variscite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
5.06-5.082.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on [111].
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.254-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bornite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Bornite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.