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Bornite and Zoisite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

5.06-5.083.20-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, Even

Cleavage

Poor on [111].
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.256-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu5FeS4
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bornite and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bornite and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Bornite and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bornite and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bornite and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bornite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.