Kunzite and Bornite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.21

5.06-5.08

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Poor on [111].

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7

3-3.25

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Cu5FeS4

Kunzite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Bornite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Bornite- Cu5FeS4

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Kunzite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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