Chrysoprase and Bornite Physical Properties

Chrysoprase

Bornite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.645.06-5.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73-3.25

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Cu5FeS4

Chrysoprase and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO₂ (with a high level of nickel impurities )
Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Chrysoprase and Bornite Specific Gravity

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