Carnelian and Bornite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
5.06-5.08
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Poor on [111].
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3-3.25
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Cu5FeS4
  
Carnelian and Bornite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian and Bornite 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 Carnelian and Bornite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Carnelian and Bornite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.