Jade and Bornite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
  
5.06-5.08
  
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
  
Poor on [111].
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.25
  
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
  
Cu5FeS4
  
Jade and Bornite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade 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 Jade and Bornite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4
Jade and Bornite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Bornite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Bornite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is 5.06-5.08 whereas that of Bornite is 5.06-5.08.