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Bornite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Bornite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on [111].  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.25  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Bornite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Bornite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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