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Hematite and Bornite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.00-5.305.06-5.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Poor on [111].
1.7 Mohs Hardness
63-3.25
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu5FeS4

Hematite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Bornite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

Hematite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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