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Dioptase and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.355.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
53-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu5FeS4

Dioptase and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Dioptase and Bornite Specific Gravity

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