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Emerald and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.785.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Cu5FeS4

Emerald and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Emerald and Bornite Specific Gravity

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