Bornite and Zircon Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
5.06-5.08
  
3.93-4.73
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Poor on [111].
  
{110} and {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.25
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu5FeS4
  
ZrSiO4
  
Bornite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Bornite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Bornite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.