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Ceylonite and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
5.06-5.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-3.25
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Cu5FeS4

Ceylonite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Ceylonite and Bornite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ceylonite and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ceylonite and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ceylonite is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.