Clinozoisite and Bornite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Bornite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.385.06-5.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73-3.25

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cu5FeS4

Clinozoisite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Clinozoisite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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